Dr James Michael Bluhm, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in San Antonio, TX

Dr James Michael Bluhm, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot Surgery" provider in San Antonio, Texas. He went to College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 5282 Medical Dr, Suite 107, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 949-1500.

Dr James Michael Bluhm is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 1676) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699774463.

Contact Information

Dr James Michael Bluhm, DPM
5282 Medical Dr, Suite 107,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4849
(210) 949-1500
(210) 949-1490

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Michael Bluhm
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience22 Years
Location5282 Medical Dr, San Antonio, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Michael Bluhm attended and graduated from College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699774463
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385692672
  • Enrollment ID: I20050104000099

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Michael Bluhm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699774463NPI-NPPES
1796609 01MedicaidTX
201525710OtherTXCOMMERCIAL INSURANCE ID #
9360728OtherTXPHCS PROVIDER #
1712002 01MedicaidTX
0098LJOtherTXBCBS OF TX PROVIDER ID #
1796609 02MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0131XPodiatrist - Foot Surgery 1676 (Texas)Primary
213EP1101XPodiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine 1676 (Texas)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Michael Bluhm allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCommunity Medicine Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245313329
PECOS PAC ID: 7719979509
Enrollment ID: O20040401000372
Provider NameFootprints Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275863805
PECOS PAC ID: 0547304180
Enrollment ID: O20100219000299

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Michael Bluhm is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Michael Bluhm, DPM
5282 Medical Dr, Suite 107,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4849

Ph: (210) 949-1500
Dr James Michael Bluhm, DPM
5282 Medical Dr, Suite 107,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4849

Ph: (210) 949-1500

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